William Spratley flicks through the text messages on his phone until he finds the one he’s been looking for. It’s from his 27-year old daughter, Ameya, and it’s the last words he will ever exchange with her.

Jamie shared her story at the 2019 iPledge Campaign press conference.

Mike, a former police detective with the Philadelphia Police Department, has been working as the police liaison for Women Against Abuse, so that he can help survivors in ways he couldn’t as a detective.

Former emergency safe haven resident Dana*, exuded intelligence and bright-spirits, and had worked hard for her credentials.

When people consider domestic violence (DV), they often think of the adult victim/survivor. But what about the children who have seen or experienced the abuse; the boys, girls and young adults who have been afraid in their own home? Candace, who worked as a therapist at Women Against Abuse, witnessed her mother being abused for many years, is choosing to share her story to shine a light on this little told aspect of DV. These are her words.

“This is not OK; this is not who I will be; I will love my children; violence will not be allowed in my home.”

Sheila arrived at the Women Against Abuse Emergency Shelter after waking up in a hospital emergency room.

When a survivor's child was in trouble, Beth Huffman helped organize a press conference to get the story out on behalf of Women Against Abuse's Legal Center.

Dick MacKay knows the real reason for the holiday season—to bring hope to families in need.

Alyssa*, a person with a disability who uses a wheelchair, was living with her parents.